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Initial Publication Date: December 7, 2016

University Park ONLY: Formative Assessment 1

Longshore Transport at Ocean City Inlet, MD

Assignment:

The objective of this assignment is to help you learn about how coastal erosion works and how it impacts sediment transport.

Look at the aerial photo of the inlet and read the short NASA article: Sediment in Motion at Ocean City


Note: You need to download the worksheet linked below to complete and turn in your assignment.

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Download this Worksheet (Microsoft Word 2007 (.docx) 42kB Sep7 16)

Answer the questions below in the worksheet.

  1. Based on what you know about longshore sediment transport, what do you think is the most frequently occurring wave direction approaching the inlet?
  2. Why is the north end of Assateague Island (south of Ocean City Inlet) eroding?

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These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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